

Cycling Time Trial Podcast
Mark Florence
A cycling podcast loosely focused on Cycling Time Trials. I feature expert interviews in training, aerodynamics and coaching. Also featured are conversations with bike industry experts and some very fast cyclists. Please contact me at ttpodcast@yahoo.com with guest and show ideas. I also just have some fun and do interviews with cycling related topics of general interest from time to time. It can't all be about going faster right? OK, forget I said that.....
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May 15, 2022 • 50min
#164. Dr. Bryce Dyer-How to Minimize Performance Decline with Age.
From the United Kingdom we welcome back Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. Bryce written a number of great articles that appear at https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/author/bryce-dyer/ and today we are going to discuss declining performance as one ages, and what one can do to mitigate those effects. Welcome Back Bryce! Get in touch at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com or @markflorence11 on twitter and instagram. Thanks for downloading the show!

May 1, 2022 • 27min
#163. Andy Turner-Battling with COVID-19.
Today on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome back Andy Turner. Andy is the founder of ATP Performance which offers Cycle Coaching, Performance Analysis and Sport Science services. Find out more at atpperformance.uk. Andy is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Gym Instructor and British Cycling qualified coach and ride leader. Andy spent three years as a professional cyclist and we are back to talk about his challenges with COVID-19. You can also reach Andy at @andyturner123. Thanks for downloading the show. I can be reached at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com and @markflorence11.

Mar 20, 2022 • 37min
#162. Andy Turner and the development of the Rule 28 Neo Skinsuit System
Today on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome Andy Turner. Andy is the founder of ATP Performance which offers Cycle Coaching, Performance Analysis and Sport Science services. Find out more at atpperformance.uk. Andy is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Gym Instructor and British Cycling qualified coach and ride leader. Andy spent three years as a professional cyclist and he came to my attention more when I tweeted about the new Rule 28 Neo Skinsuit “system”. Welcome Andy Turner! Thanks for downloading the show. Get in touch @markflorence11 on Twitter or Instragram or cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 7, 2022 • 23min
#161. Rob Barrett-Time Trial Safety for the Pros and all of us.
Very nice to welcome back Rob Barrett of www.floataero.com. Rob is offers aerodynamic testing for all, and came back to join in a discussion of time trial safety after the Egan Bernal crash and subsequent Chris Froome comments. Get in touch with Rob at his website and contact me at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com, @markflorence11 and markflorence11 on Instagram. Thanks for downloading the show!

Feb 19, 2022 • 40min
#160. Dr. Mark Pharaoh-New Tech for Chain Waxing
Pyramid Cycle Design is a micro business based in Coventry, UK. They are passionate about all types of cycling and want to make the fastest and most innovative products on the market. Dr Mark Pharaoh established a composites consultancy business, Pyramid Composite Design, in 2012. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years working as a senior research fellow at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, working on various automotive and aerospace projects involving thermoplastic composite materials. Find out more at https://www.pyramidcycledesign.co.uk/ Contact me @markflorence11 and cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 5, 2022 • 35min
#159. Dr. Bryce Dyer-Maintaining motivation as you get older.
From the United Kingdom we welcome Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. Bryce wrote a great article about Maintaining Motivation for Training as one gets older and I thought it would be a great topic for a podcast. Get in touch with Bryce through the TT Forum http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/ and search for UKGearmuncher. I can be reached at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com and on twitter @markflorence11

Jan 22, 2022 • 56min
#158. Coach Joe Beer-Surviving the Winter Training Doldrums
We welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe is in Devon, UK and has 25 years of coaching experience with both time trials and triathlon. Joe is the author of three books and hosts a regular multisport podcast, jbst.com. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.com/. Welcome back Coach Joe Beer!

Dec 11, 2021 • 49min
#157. Alan Murchison-Performance Chef
From the United Kingdom we welcome Alan Murchison. Alan is a Michelin starred chef with over 25 years of experience in Michelin starred kitchens and has worked in some of the best in the UK. Alan held a Michelin star for over a decade & had 4 AA Rosettes while executive Chef at L'Ortolan restaurant in Berkshire. He now runs a Performance Chef which offer personalised food & nutrition plans for amateur & world class riders. Welcome Alan! Get in touch at www.performancechef.com or performance.chef on Instagram I can be reached at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com or @markflorence11 on twitter. Thanks for downloading the show!

Nov 27, 2021 • 55min
#156. Physiotherapist/Coach/Fitter Neil Poulton and Crank Arm Length.
From Switzerland we welcome back Physiotherapist/Coach/Fitter Neil Poulton. Neil was on the show a while back discussing common cycling injuries and today we are going to delve into the topic of crank arm length. Welcome back Neil! Contact info coach@summitcyclecoaching.co.uk www.summitcyclecoaching.co.uk I can be reached @markflorence11 and cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for downloading the show!

Nov 13, 2021 • 40min
#155. Coach Tim Ramsden-COVID athletes and off season program.
We welcome back Coach Tim Ramsden. Tim is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. Tim has joined us numerous times for shows on cadence, time trials for newcomers, Sweet Spot and Threshold training, a full run down on all of the training zones and other topics too numerous to mention. Today we talk about off season transition and what in the world do we do over the winter. Welcome back Tim!